Intermediate Riding – 9/3/2016

<p><p>Understanding and trusting forward movement; understanding hindquarter control and directing shoulder movement; introduction to backing up and stopping with a soft feel; working on soft lateral controls while giving to the bit; maintaining lateral flexion and vertical softness; working on smooth transitions at all gaits (walk, trot, lope) both upward and downward. Class is focused on riding and not appropriate for green animals or novice riders.</p></p>

Jerry has been around horses and mules his entire life starting with his Father’s involvement in driving mules for logging. An accomplished farrier as a young man, Jerry has gone on to become known and respected as one of North America’s top horse and mule trainers. The people who know Jerry would say he has helped them become a much better horseman and a better person and achieve the relationship with their animal they desire.